Fantasy Football Central: Bengals will upset Texans

Yes, the NFL playoffs are here. Itís time to put up or shut up. Win or go home. Build a legacy or become a choke artist. This yearís playoffs feature three rookie starting quarterbacks. The question is, do they have what it takes to make a deep playoff run.

Bengals at Texans: At midseason the Texans looked to be the powerhouse of the AFC. The second half of the season hasnít been so kind, as the Texans have lost three of their last four games. Now they get a Bengals defense that has quickly become one of the NFLs best, allowing less than 20 points in eight straight games. The key for the Texans will be getting Arian Foster and their running game on track. Unfortunately for the Texans, their run game isnít as good as it once was, and will run short this season. Pick: Bengals over Texans.

Vikings At Green bay: This is a rematch of week 17 where the Vikings won 37-34. Lucky for the Packers, this weekís game is at home where they are 7-1 this season. Aaron Rodgers and company will warm up Lambeau Field against the Vikings average pass defense. More importantly coming off week 17 loss, the Packers will have a solid game plan to stop superstar Adrian Peterson. Pick: Packers over Vikings.

Colts at Ravens: Who had the Colts with more victories than the Ravens this year? Anybody, not me! The Colts had one big advantage though, a much easier schedule. The difference maker in the wildcard round will be Ray Rice. He will explode at home against a Colts defense that allows 138 rushing yards a game. In the End Ray Lewis pursuit of another super bowl stays alive. Pick: Ravens over Colts.

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Seahawks at Redskins: The last mobile QB that the Seahawks faced was Colin Kirkpatrick, which they held to a measly 13 points. Now they get Robert Griffin, who has reeled off seven wins in a row. Most fans are banking on the fact that the Seahawks are red hot, but so are the Redskins. The difference maker is simple, home-field advantage. The Seahawks are 3-5 and will cool off against the red hot Redskins. Pick: Redskins over Seahawks.